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Premier's Sport Awards Program (p.s.a.p.) Orienteering

Students will have fun and be challenged navigating in the classroom and nearby parks with basic map reading skills. Check out www.actionschoolsbc.ca for information on p.s.a.p.’s Orienteering Made Simple Workshop for schools in BC.

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Transcript of Premier's Sport Awards Program (p.s.a.p.) Orienteering

OrienteeringHistory of OrienteeringFirst began in Sweden in 19201965-first 5-day O-Ringen event- 20,000 people1967-Canadian Orienteering FederationToday BC, AB, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, and YT have thriving clubsToday, 73 countries belong to the International Orienteering FederationMap TalkHow Maps are madeHow to Orient a MapHow to Travel with a MapOutdoor OrienteeringNote control descriptionsNote control codesTake map and control cardMark on control cards in numbered box, with marker hanging from controlPremier's Sport Awards ProgramA physical education fundamental skill development resource program designed to help instructors teach children and youth their basic sport skills.p.s.a.p. Program HistoryHarry Jerome LegacyEstablished in 1980Supported by the Government of BCRecommended by BC Ministry of Education and Learning Resources across Canadap.s.a.p. Goals and PhilosophyShort & Long Term Goals:to motivate children and youth to develop their basic sport skillsto support the development of a physically active lifestyleProgram Philosophy:to foster a positive attitudeto promote a mastery skill learning approachto recognize gradual progressp.s.a.p. ComponentsTeaching the Basics ManualsSkill Level Crests-Personal Goal SettingSport Specific Skill PostersSafetyCompass WorkFROM MAP TO FIELDRotate compass housing until N/S lines are parallel to and pointing in the same direction as the North lines on the map.Remove compass from map.With compass held level, rotate your body until magnetic needle swings and "fits" into the orienting (North) arrow of the housing. The direction of travel arrow now points to your desired direction.Compass Parts

whistle, compass, water, course choice, safety bearing, out of bounds, report to finishPlace edge of base plate of compass from where you are to where you are going-direction of travel arrow must point toward destination.Outline Orienteeringp.s.a.p.Indoor OrienteeringMap TalkOutdoor OrienteeringWrap-UpIndoorOrienteeringp.s.a.p. Four Easy StepsMANUALS- $10 each in BC or $15 outside of BC.

POSTERS-$4 each or $6 outside of BCUse the user-friendly lesson plans and have funConduct the Skills Challenge if you want to...